Our client in the Environmental Industry requires the services of a Projects & Contracts Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key performance areas:
- Lead and manage landscaping environmental projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop project plans, Gantt schedules, and budgets, allocating resources and identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Understand cost control, budget and allowable, and exercise control from project commencement to completion.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and records as necessary.
- Implement best practices and quality assurance procedures to optimize project efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing leadership and support to site managers.
- Coordinate field operations, including site assessments, data collection, and monitoring activities, in compliance with construction regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee subcontractors and vendors, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring deliverables meet quality and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular project meetings and communications to provide updates, address issues, make corrections, and facilitate decision-making processes.
- Track project progress and performance metrics, analyzing data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement.
Desired Experience & Qualification
The successful candidate must have:
- Matric with a degree in Horticulture Sciences.
- At least 7-10 years of relevant experience in landscape project & contracts management.
- Background and experience in irrigation design and construction is essential; qualified under LIA or SABI would be advantageous.
- Proven experience working on large-scale and fast-paced projects.
- Working knowledge of CAD and GIS would be advantageous.
- Ability to work with multi-disciplined professional teams and specialists.
- Comprehensive knowledge of projects & contracts management, sub-contractor management, OHSE, cost control, and quote formulation, with a focus on landscape and built environments.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans and Gantt schedules, and lead multi-disciplined teams to achieve project goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, senior management, and team members.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software and tools, such as Microsoft Planner, Excel, and Word.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and field locations as needed.
- A valid driver’s license.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do send an email to the recruiter directly: please state the position you are applying for.
Package & Remuneration
To be discussed during the interview stage.
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